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Hitman World Of Assassination Is Out Now On PlayStation VR2
- Hitman World of Assassination is now available on PlayStation VR2.
- Live now through a paid 'VR Access' DLC pack, Hitman World of Assassination adapts the entire trilogy for PlayStation VR2.
- Changes from the flatscreen release include dual-wielding, room-scale gameplay, positional interactions, and physical items you can hold.
- Curiously, the VR Access pack also mentions PS5 Pro enhancements, despite IO Interactive informing us there aren't any enhancements on PlayStation VR2.
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Apple Expected to Reveal VisionOS 3 at WWDC in June
- Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 9th to 13th.
- The conference is expected to include news on Vision Pro's next operating system update, VisionOS 3.
- Apple typically announces major software releases for its platforms at WWDC, including early developer access and public releases in the Fall.
- VisionOS 3 is anticipated to have productivity-focused features and may include support for PSVR 2 controller.
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Virtual Reality in Aviation: A New Era for Safety Training
- The use of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in the construction industry for safety training, particularly in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry, has been rapidly advancing.
- VR simulators are being utilized for training operators of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) in the aviation industry to enhance precision and safety.
- Nationwide Platforms offers the MEWP VR Simulator by Serious Industrial Motion Simulations to aviation and airline customers for efficient on-site training.
- The simulator provides over 20 scenarios focused on MRO operations, assessing and upskilling operators while predicting real-world behaviors and risks with a high accuracy.
- Scenario types in the VR simulator include tasks like Wifi Dome, Tail Access, Logo Light, Crown Access, APU Bay, and others specific to maneuvering MEWPs around aircraft structures.
- Challenges such as positioning the base of the MEWP in various scenarios to carry out maintenance tasks around aircraft structures are simulated to build operator confidence and skill.
- Operators can rehearse challenging maneuvers multiple times in the VR simulator before actual execution, thereby reducing the risk of errors that could lead to significant damages.
- The MEWP VR Simulator helps bridge the skill gap for operators in the aviation industry by offering a realistic training environment tailored to MRO operations and tasks.
- By utilizing VR technology for training, operators can gain critical skills and confidence in maneuvering MEWPs around aircraft, ultimately enhancing safety and protecting costly assets.
- With the advancement of VR in aviation safety training, operators can efficiently assess, upskill, and practice challenging scenarios specific to working in and around aircraft structures.
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Avatar-inspired Bending Combat Comes Quest & PC VR in ‘Elements Divided’ Next Month
- Elements Divided, an action VR game inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender, will be released on Quest and PC VR headsets on April 23rd.
- Players can use their controllers to bend fire, water, earth, and air in online combat and co-op modes.
- The game offers around 60 attacks and abilities based on the different elements, as well as character leveling and customization options.
- Beta testing weekends for Elements Divided are scheduled for April 11-13 and April 17-19.
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PICO 4 Ultra Gets Free Window Positioning, 3D Recording, 3D Photo Conversion & More
- Pico 4 Ultra OS 5.13.0 brings free window positioning, 3D screen recording, and 2D to 3D image conversion.
- The update greatly enhances the spatial computing capabilities of Pico 4 Ultra.
- Pico 4 Ultra is a direct competitor to Quest 3 and uses the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset.
- The update also improves passthrough, hand tracking, and body tracking quality.
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Meta Canceled System Shock 2 VR, Alongside "A Ton Of Projects"
- Meta has canceled the System Shock 2 VR port, along with other projects.
- A 25th anniversary remaster of the game is set to launch in June on various platforms.
- The VR version of System Shock 2 was canceled, but development may be restarted in the future.
- The decision to restart development will depend on the reception of the 25th Anniversary remaster.
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Roboquest VR Is My Most Anticipated Flat2VR Studios Game
- Roboquest VR is the most anticipated game from Flat2VR Studios.
- The game offers compelling FPS roguelike mechanics and a comic book-inspired art style.
- The VR version of Roboquest features intense action, varied enemies, and manual reloading.
- The game is set to be released this fall on PlayStation VR2, Steam, and the Meta Quest platform.
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F1 25 Takes The Racing Series Back To PC VR This May
- F1 25, the next entry in the annual racing series, will be released in May with optional PC VR support.
- The game features the third installment of its story mode 'Braking Point' and an updated 'My Team' mode with a new 'Owner Perks' system.
- The 'Standard Edition' cover stars include Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz Jr., and Ollie Bearman, while the 'Iconic Edition' features Lewis Hamilton for the first time as a Ferrari driver.
- F1 25 - Standard Edition will be available on May 30 for $60 with optional PC VR support.
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Meta Releases Quest Camera Access for Developers, Promising Even More Immersive MR Games
- Meta has released the Passthrough Camera API for Quest, providing access to the headset's passthrough RGB cameras.
- Developers can now improve lighting, effects, and apply machine learning and computer vision to the camera feed for advanced mixed reality experiences.
- The API has been released as a Public Experimental API in the Meta XR Core SDK v74.
- Other features in the release include Microgestures, an Immersive Debugger, and new building blocks for matchmaking.
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No Man’s Sky adds paleontology in Relics update, launching today
- No Man’s Sky's latest update, called Relics, introduces paleontology to the game.
- Players can now dig up the bones of ancient beings and piece together their skeletons.
- The update includes a community expedition for players to compete for rare finds.
- Relics update is available for PC, console, and VR, and is free for existing players.
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Infinite Reality Acquires Napster for $200M to Create Social Music Platform & Virtual Concerts
- Infinite Reality has acquired Napster for $207 million.
- Napster's music streaming service will be transformed into a social music platform with branded 3D virtual spaces for virtual concerts and listening parties.
- Napster will also offer the sale of physical and virtual merchandise, exclusive digital content, and event tickets.
- Infinite Reality aims to lead the shift from a 2D clickable web to a 3D conversational one, providing modern tools for better engagement, monetization, and measurement of audiences.
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No Man's Sky: RELICS Lets You Unearth Ancient Aliens In VR
- No Man's Sky: RELICS adds paleontology in today's update, allowing players to dig up the skeletal remains of alien creatures.
- The update introduces new creatures, dangerous areas guarded by creatures such as Stone Ghosts and Stone Golems, and a new community expedition for rare finds.
- Travellers can piece together discovered bones, create their own museums, and share collections with other players.
- No Man's Sky: RELICS is now available on SteamVR, PlayStation VR2, and flatscreen platforms.
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VR Aerial Sim Aces Of Thunder Teases Combat In New Gameplay Trailer
- VR aerial combat sim Aces of Thunder released a new gameplay trailer before this year's launch.
- Aces of Thunder is an upcoming flight simulation game focused on realism with physically accurate flight and damage models.
- The game features dozens of legendary planes from World War I and II and promises over 15 maps set across three key theatres from World War 2.
- Aces of Thunder is scheduled for a 2025 launch on PlayStation VR2 and SteamVR.
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Elements Divided Is An Avatar-Like Multiplayer Action Game For Quest & PC VR
- Elements Divided is a new VR multiplayer action game inspired by Avatar, coming to Quest and Steam soon.
- The game allows players to harness the power of water, earth, fire, and air as an Elementalist.
- It features solo modes with AI opponents, online combat against other players, and co-op survival modes.
- Elements Divided launches on April 23 for $10 on the Meta Quest platform and Steam.
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Skydance's Behemoth Adds New Game Plus Mode In Third Major Update
- Skydance's Behemoth introduced a New Game+ mode in its third major update.
- The update allows players to carry over their unlocked abilities, weapons, collectibles, and improvements into a new playthrough.
- The update also includes visual adjustments and improvements to the game's severing system, hand grip accuracy, and more.
- This marks the third major update for Skydance's Behemoth, with future updates promising further enhancements.
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